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Peanut Butter Protein Balls (No Bake!)

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Delicious little peanut butter protein balls – all you need to do is mix, roll and chill. A simple snack, guaranteed to hold you over till meal time!

A super easy, quick recipe for you today! After Thanksgiving, and before the Christmas craziness starts (or has it already?) I wanted an easy way to get some protein in, while not having to stop what I’m doing to do it. I like eating them mid-morning to hold me over til lunch.

Yep, they’re rolled in graham cracker crumbs – you can skip this if you want to, but I love it!

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These aren’t just great for ME – I’m packing lunches these days and since it gets just as boring PACKING the same old stuff as it does EATING it, I thought I’d do something a little different.

I make these while my boys are in school, and serve them as an after school snack as well. Why is it that kids come home from school ravenous? I KNOW they eat at school! These peanut butter balls are my secret weapon. Pick them up from school, and throw each of the beasts a baggie containing these. Seems to buy me at least an hour before the whining about when dinner will be begins.

They’re great motivators for doing homework, too.  Even better – these are no-cook!

Want to make your own protein balls?

  • Try switching the milk powder for protein powder
  • Experiment with different dried fruits – apricots, cranberries, dates.
  • Use almond, sunflower or cashew butter instead of peanut butter

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Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Prep Time
5 mins
Chill
30 mins
Total Time
5 mins
 

Delicious little peanut butter protein balls - all you need to do is mix, roll and chill. A simple snack, guaranteed to hold you over til meal time!

Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: peanut butter protein balls
Servings: 10 balls
Calories: 231 kcal
Author: Kylee
Ingredients
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
Directions
  1. In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients except the graham cracker crumbs.

  2. Scoop the mixture into balls, using a cookie scoop.

  3. Roll in the crumbs and refrigerate.

  4. Devour

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Nutrition Facts
Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 231 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 168mg 7%
Potassium 350mg 10%
Total Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 13g
Protein 9g 18%
Vitamin A 2.8%
Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 9.5%
Iron 4.5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Delicious little peanut butter protein balls - all you need to do is mix, roll and chill. A simple snack, guaranteed to hold you over til meal time! #protein #recipe #snack #kyleecooks #peanutbutter

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  13. We are huge peanut butter lovers and these protein balls would be great as a snack. Sometimes we get so busy we don’t take the time to eat — then we’re ravenous and snack on things that aren’t the best for us. These protein balls would come in handy.

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  15. Oh yes! I can totally relate to your boys, except they sound sweet and I go bizerk when I get the hangries! I’ll be making these protein balls and stashing them in my car for my commute!

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  17. I love these protein balls. My kids love the graham cracker crumb coating. This is such a great snack to take with me when I get the kids from school. They are always starving at that time and this is so much better than candy. Filling too!!!

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  18. I love these protein balls. My kids love the graham cracker crumb coating. This is such a great snack to take with me when I get the kids from school. They are always starving at that time and this is so much better than candy. Filling too!!!

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